FVR off to China on MondayFormer President Fidel V. Ramos, who has been named as special Philippine envoy to China, will fly to Beijing on Monday for initial talks with Chinese authorities on the peaceful resolution to the thorny maritime territorial dispute between the Philippines and China. This will be the first trip of Ramos to China since he was named special envoy by President Rodrigo R. Duterte last month. The Philippines News Agency learned about the former President’s trip to China Sunday afternoon and was confirmed by his office. Accompanying Ramos to China are former Secretary of Interior and Local Government Rafael Alunan, Chito Sta. No other details were disclosed about Ramos’ trip to China, except that he will be flying to Beijing on Monday as a special envoy representing the Philippine government to hold talks with Chinese authorities to find ways and means for a peaceful resolution to the territorial sea dispute between the Philippines and China.

Source: Manila Bulletin August 07, 2016 08:48 UTC